Super-sub inspires Paris Saint-Germain at Metz | OneFootball

Desire Doue settled the contest in the 63rd minute with a composed right-footed finish on the counter, as Paris Saint-Germain beat Metz 3-2.

Doue had only just come on at the interval when he burst through, latched onto Ibrahim Mbaye's hooked pass and slotted into the bottom right (63.). The timing of his run exposed Metz in transition and restored clear daylight.

He stayed busy after the restart, drifting inside to curl from the edge, only for Jonathan Fischer to palm away at full stretch (72.). His direct carries repeatedly forced Metz to retreat and buy time for PSG.

The 20-year-old finished with two shots on target, one key pass and eight successful passes in the final third, plus three possessions won, underlining how he linked attacks and pressed smartly in advanced areas.

Given space whenever Metz pushed up, his movement between the lines and quick first touch kept PSG in control of the key moments.

PSG move top of Ligue 1. They host Flamengo in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup next. Metz travel to Biesheim in the Coupe de France.